Hirschfield International Film Series - “If Only I Could Hibernate”

Zoljargal Purevdash’s debut film, If Only I Could Hibernate, is the first Mongolian film to be shown in Cannes’ official selection and Mongolia’s entry to this year’s International Film Oscar competition. This coming-of-age drama takes place during a harsh winter in Mongolia and follows Ulzii, an academically gifted teenager from a struggling family. His journey of overcoming the odds leads to a difficult decision between supporting his family and fulfilling his dreams. The stunning cinematography captures the inspiring story of this boy forced to grow up too soon and depicts a heartbreaking clash between aspiration and survival. 

Pizza and popcorn at 6:30pm.